This youth & teen peer support group is open to youth between the ages of 13-18, giving them the opportunity to connect with peers to discuss and explore pathways to recovery. The group offers a safe place for youth to receive support as well to celebrate accomplishments and practice self-care skills under the facilitation of a Youth Peer Mentor.

Meets the second Friday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Wesleyan Church of Hamburg, Hamburg, NY, 14075.

Also meets the first and third Friday of each month from 6:00-7:30 pm at Mental Health Advocates of WNY, 999 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209

Also meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday every month from 6:30-6p.m. at WNYCPC Community Services, 575 Alberta Drive, Suite 2, Amherst, NY 14226

Give your child the opportunity to use art as a meaningful tool to express and communicate their thoughts, feelings and sense of self. Throughout this four week therapeutic art program your child will use drawing, painting, collage and mixed media to explore the themes of identity, emotional recognition and regulation, self-expression and group process in a safe and structure space.

Classes are Free!

Trainings, Workshops and Conferences

CFSP offers trainings and guest speakers during support groups, and advocates keep abreast of area presentations to help families enhance self-advocacy skills. Some past offerings have been Parent Empowerment Program, Systems of Care, Committee on Special Education, and Medication and Diagnoses.

Families raising children with emotional or behavioral challenges often find participation in community activities difficult. The Child and Family Support Program offer at least two family activities each year.

Writing & Well Being Group

For the last 15 years, a group of writers have met to create original works of art through creative writing. These adults, all mental health consumers, have published 11 books of works that are available for sale online!

An interactive program created to support our children of the military. Designed to establish positive coping skills to help children deal with the stresses of deployment, encourage them to express their feelings, strengthen their self-confidence, and have lots of fun!

Come have the opportunity to connect with peers that share your struggles. Discuss topics related to mental health and other pertinent issues. Join us and learn more about your illness and each other in a safe and confidential environment.

A support group for those who are living with OCD. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The group meets at The Mental Health Advocates of WNY, located at 999 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209. Please call 716-886-1242 if you have any questions or would like more information.

A support group for those with bipolar disorder. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The group meets at The Mental Health Advocates of WNY, located at 999 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209.

Please contact Leslie at 716-886-1242 or lwexler@mhawny.org if you have any questions or would like more information.

The Buffalo Support Group for Lawyers with Depression is a confidential support group for those struggling with depression in the legal profession to share and find support for their depression while practicing law. Founded five years ago, the group has provided support for
hundreds of lawyers in Western New York.